Lost and Found
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The Lost and Found Unit is custodian for all items found and turned in by various departments on campus.
- Unclaimed items are maintained for 60 days before disposition.
- Pick-up of property is by appointment only Monday through Friday 1:00p to 4:00p. Call 512-232-9619 to schedule.
- Please present a valid photo ID (e.g., DPS ID card, UT ID, Texas Driver’s License, official Passport). Property will not be released to anyone without an ID.
- UTPD Lost and Found does not accept clothing, including coats and jackets.
- Food and drink containers are usually discarded. Items that present a sanitation risk (soiled) are also discarded.
- Data sensitive materials are destroyed if unclaimed.
- All other unclaimed items are held for auction. For auction information, please contact Surplus Property at 471-7889.
For lost UTID cards, please contact the ID Center at 512-471-4334.
If you’ve lost something, please report it using our form below. Please note that you may report lost items by telephone, but you will receive a swifter response by reporting online.
Please be detailed in describing the item you have lost so we can tell your keys, for example, from the 30 other sets of keys turned in each month. Details that are helpful include: brand name, color, size, shape, model number, quantity, material (leather, plastic, fabric, metal, etc.), size, special features, tags or labels, etc.
UTPD Lost and Found: 512-232-9619
Items maintained in Lost and Found are:
- Books, notebooks, and planners
- Sunglasses, prescription eyewear
- Cell phones
- Books
- Keys
- Jewelry
- Backpacks
- Radios, Walkmans, MP3 players
- Sports equipment
- Computer equipment
- Other miscellaneous items
UT staff members who need to schedule a pick up should call UTPD Dispatch at 471-4441. Items turned in must be accompanied by a transport list (PDF) providing your name, date, the name of your department or building, and a brief, general list of items turned in. Because UTPD does not take clothing items, you may wish to call the Salvation Army or similar organization for pick up.
